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Mélisse

Name: Mélisse
Address: 1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Los Angeles, United States
Telephone: (310) 395-0881
Price range: $$$$

In Residence

Ken Takayama

Chef

01CuisineCalifornia-French Fine Dining
02CityLos Angeles, United States
03RecognitionTwo Michelin Stars

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At a glance

Cuisine: California-French Fine Dining
Price: $$$$
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

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Recognition

Michelin 2 Stars
2026
La Liste Top Restaurants: 87pts
2026
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence
2026
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in North America Ranked #130
2026
Les Grandes Tables du Monde Member
2026
Relais Chateaux Award
2026

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LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #23
2025
The Best Chef One Knife
2025

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	6:30–9 PM
Thu	5:30–9 PM
Fri	5:30–9 PM
Sat	5:30–9 PM
Sun	Closed

Hours can change. Check with the venue before you go.

Address

1104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Santa Monica

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Website

citrinandmelisse.com

Phone

(310) 395-0881

Questions

Frequently asked

What recognition does Mélisse hold?

Mélisse holds 2 Michelin stars.

Who works at Mélisse?

Made By profiles Ken Takayama (Chef) and Josiah Citrin (Chef) at Mélisse.

How expensive is Mélisse?

Mélisse is listed at a price level of $$$$.

Where is Mélisse and what does it serve?

Mélisse is in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, serving California-French Fine Dining.

The field

How it compares

Place	Awards	Cuisine	Notes
Mélisse	Michelin 2 Stars	California-French Fine Dining	Santa Monica, $$$$
Hayato	Michelin 2 Stars	Traditional Japanese Kaiseki	Los Angeles
Holbox	Michelin 1 Star, 50 Best	Modern Mexican Seafood	Los Angeles
Kato	Michelin 2 Stars, 50 Best	Modern Taiwanese Fine Dining	Los Angeles
Providence	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best	Modern Seafood Fine Dining	Los Angeles
Somni	Michelin 3 Stars, 50 Best	Modern Spanish Fine Dining	Los Angeles
Vespertine	Michelin 2 Stars	Avant-Garde Tasting Menu	Los Angeles

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